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Organisations that we have Supported
Organisations that we have Supported
Funded Support: Projects to Date: 28 Money Raised: £4952
Additional Community Based Projects Supported to Date: 41
Bedford Hospital Charity
Bedford Hospital Charity
No. 28: BBGB Jul-24 £128 Raised
£128 has been raised so for this Charity this year via our Collection at the Annual Display
https://bedfordhospitalcharity.org.uk/
Making the difference for patients and carers
Making the difference for patients and carers
Bedford Hospital Charity & Friends raises funds to support patients & staff at Bedford Hospital by providing equipment & improving facilities – all to ensure the continued excellence of the provision of care in Bedford
Girls' Brigade UK
Girls' Brigade UK
No. 27: GB-UK Oct-24 £75 Raised
Following an urgent appeal from our HQ we raised £75 to add to the Nationally raised amount of £16000. If the total surpassed £10000, then this was to be Match-Funded by a donor, and happily the group smashed the total required.
JMA
JMA
No. 26: BBGB 2024 £135 Raised (for a church total of £431
Collecting loose change as part of the Captains Summer Challenge 24
https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/junior-mission-for-all/
Junior Mission for All (JMA) enables children to learn about and support the mission of the Church in a fun, creative and engaging way.
As part of the Methodist Church’s mission programme, JMA encourages Children and young people raise funds to support the Methodist Church’s World Mission Fund and Mission in Britain Fund.
RNLI
RNLI
No. 25: BBGB Jul-24 £220 Raised
At our Summer Camp in St. Ives , the Camp collectively supported 'RNLI' as our Camp Charity for 2024 . £220 has been donated to this cause from the campers and leaders.
Sue Ryder
Sue Ryder
No. 24: BB/GB May-24 £130 Raised
£130 has been raised so for this Charity this year via our Collection at the Annual Display
We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end-of-life or living with grief can access the support they need. We can’t make life’s most difficult moments easy, but we can carry some of the load.
Willen Hospice
Willen Hospice
No. 23: GB 2023 £xxx Raised
Sponsored Bounce & Olympics raised £ <tbc> for this Charity
British Heart Foundation
British Heart Foundation
No. 22: BB Oct-23 £25.69 Raised
1st Wootton Anchors took on the 140 Challenge, filling the numbers with loose change and raised £25.69 which has been donated to the British Heart Foundation, the charity the boys chose.
EAAA
EAAA
No. 21: BBGB Aug-23 £287 to Raised
At our Summer Camp in Norfolk, the Camp collectively supported 'East Anglian Air Ambulance' as our Camp Charity for 2023 . £xxx has been donated to this cause from the campers and leaders.
A member of the EAAA crew can out to our campsite and gave a talk about the work that they do.
MNDA
MNDA
No. 20: BBGB May-23 £160 Raised
£160 has been raised so for this Charity this year via our Collection at the Annual Display
RNLI
RNLI
No. 19: BBGB Jul-22 £225 Raised
At our Summer Camp in Prestatyn, the Camp collectively supported 'RNLI' as our Camp Charity for 2022 . £225 has been donated to this cause from the campers and leaders.
Whilst visiting the Lifeboat station a shout went out. 2 people in the sea needing urgent assistance. Happy to say, that they were safely rescued and again demonstrates have brave the crew are and what a vital service they provide.
Dementia UK
Dementia UK
No. 18 - BBGB Jun-2022 £125 Raised
£125 has been raised so for this Charity this year via our Collection at the Annual Display
Malala Fund
Malala Fund
No. 17 GB Oct-2021 £150
Our Brigaders tonight who did a bake sale to raise money for the Malala Fund, specifically for the Syrian refugees in Turkey so they can continue their education.
The girls got a special message from Malala herself who has heard about the bake sale and has said hello to the girls!! £150 was raised over the 2 nights.
Keech Hospice Care
Keech Hospice Care
No. 16 GB Nov-2020 £150
During Lockdown, The Girls' Brigade raised £150 for this local charity, via a Sponsored Bounce, carried out over Zoom.
Zoological Society of London
Zoological Society of London
No. 15 BB Jul-2020 £305
With 2020 being a difficult year and our Brigades struggling to meet, we also found many of our local charities were struggling. Our BB Captain run a Half Marathon around Wootton and Marston Moretaine, to raise vital funds to try and help SAVE ZSL from extinction. This Charity started in 1826 launched a National Campaign to help save its 2 Zoos at London and Whipsnade. Our Captain added just over £300 to the total.
Children In Need
Children In Need
No. 14 - GB Nov-19 £ 30 Raised
Our Girls Brigade baked cakes for this years Children In Need Sale and raised £30 for this great charity
No. 13 - BB Nov-19 £ 553.75 Raised
5 Half Marathon Challenge
5 Half Marathon Challenge
Our BB Captain took on a challenge to run 5 Half Marathons. As he doesn't find running that distance very easy these days, he added an incentive of raising £100 each for 5 Charities. A super tough challenge that brought in just over £500. The 5 Charities that benefitted;
Baby Basket Lincoln & Uganda Aid
Baby Basket Lincoln & Uganda Aid
No. 12 - BBGB Jul-19 £372 Raised
At our 2019 Summer Camp in Lincoln, the Camp collectively supported 2 Charities: 'Baby Basket - Lincoln'
food bank and essentials for babies, and to Julius to fund sanitary products for girls in Uganda.
£372 has been donated to this cause from the campers and leaders, to be split 50/50 between the 2 causes.
https://babysbasket.org.uk/about https://twitter.com/BabysBasket
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital
No. 11 - BBGB May-19 £110 Raised
£110 has been raised so for this Charity this year via our Collection at the Annual Display (including gifting the money donated from the teas/coffees)
Children In Need & Blue Peter
Children In Need & Blue Peter
No. 10: BB Nov-18 £268.52 Raised
We cannot take the credit for this, as One of our members and his mum organised a Bring and Buy sale which was held at our church. It was a fantastic achievement to raise an amazing £268.52 and we are very proud of him for his initiative and putting 'Others First'
All we did was help to promote the event. So well done Thomas.
His mum wrote:
My son Loves Blue Peter and has earned 4 badges including his DIAMOND Badge, after watching Blue Peter on 1st Nov 2018, he has decided he really would love to help BBC Children In Need and Blue Peter, We will take lots of pictures and if any children help we can give you the details of how to apply for your 1st badge if you haven't earned one yet... Please help him and me to make this event BIG !!!! Details :::: The Big Bring & Buy Sale for BBC Children In Need & Blue Peter, Donations welcome, to include, cakes, gifts, toys, books, jigsaws, tombola & Raffle prizes. All proceeds got to BBC Children In Need.
There will be Hot drinks & cold drinks served, and all the stalls fingers crossed incl tombola and raffles...... ANY DONATIONS ...
British Heart Foundation
British Heart Foundation
No. 9: BBGB Jul-18 £360 Raised
As part of the GB 125th Anniversary, and its challenge #GBRaisesHope, Our GB Captain, Nicola, challenged herself to a long distance challenge and to raise £125 for a great cause. We chose the British Heart Foundation and there 50km Bike Ride around Milton Keynes and surrounding villages.
Our BB Captain, Allan, joined in, for a further £125 Challenge
It was a most picturesque route, on a baking hot day, but perseverance won through and the challenge was completed in around 4 & 1/2 hours.
https://www.bhf.org.uk/get-involved/events/bike-rides/milton-keynes-bike-ride
Finals totals are being calculated, currently it stands at £360!
RNLI
RNLI
No. 8: BBGB Jul-18 £400 Raised
At our Summer Camp in St. Ives, the Camp collectively supported 'RNLI' as our Camp Charity for 2018. £400 has been donated to this cause from the campers and leaders
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Guide Dogs for the Blind
No. 7: BBGB May-18 £110 Raised
£110 has been raised so for this Charity this year via our Collection at the Annual Display (including gifting the money donated from the teas/coffees)
Water Aid
Water Aid
No. 6: BBGB Sep-17 £50 Raised
Our 2017 Summer Challenge
Every member is being encouraged to do something to raise £5 over the Summer. This could be jobs around the house, to holding a family quiz night, to placing a collecting pot by their front door for guests, and so on. Come Sept we will see how many manage to complete this challenge.
£50 was raised which we have donated to Water Aid
York Mind
York Mind
No. 5: BBGB Aug-17 £284 Raised
At our Summer Camp in York, the Camp collectively supported 'York Mind' as our Camp Charity for 2017. £284 has been donated to this cause from the campers and leaders
York Mind is an independent provider of high quality mental health services in York and its surrounding area.Our wide range of services help individuals as they recover from a variety of mental health conditions. We are a leading local provider of services supporting individuals recovering from mental ill-health to achieve outcomes that will progress them towards recovery, social inclusion and integration in mainstream activity such as learning, volunteering or employment.
We believe that the condition does not define the individual. To that end, we campaign to raise awareness of mental ill health and combat the stigma surrounding mental health conditions.
BDCPS
BDCPS
No. 4: BBGB Jul-17 £100 Raised
£83 has been raised so for this Charity this year via our Collection at the Annual Display £17 & from money donated from the teas/coffees, totalling £100
Originally established in 1954, BDCPS is a small local charity which provides playschemes and youth clubs for disabled young people (aged 0 to 25) in addition to critical support and funding to families, parents and carers.
At BDCPS we focus on ABILITY rather than disability. We go to great lengths to ensure all clubs are inclusive, creative, inspiring and empowering.
Prebend Day Centre
Prebend Day Centre
No. 3: GB Feb-17 £10 Raised
Our small group of 3 GB Explorers have collected money £10 Raised. for the homeless and have bought these items to give to Prebend street homeless shelter
http://www.prebendcentre.org.uk/
RNLI
RNLI
No. 2: BB Nov-16 £150 Raised
Our 60 Pieces of Silver Challenge has been issued to all our Anchor Boys and Juniors that took part in our special Pirate Theme Night. £150 Raised.
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea
We provide, on call, a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service around the UK and Ireland, and a seasonal lifeguard service. With our lifeboats, lifeguards, safety advice and flood rescue, we are committed to saving lives. http://rnli.org/
Toilet Twinning
Toilet Twinning
No. 1: BBGB Sep-16 £40 Raised
Our 2016 Summer Challenge
Every member BB/GB made a collection pot and placed it by their Toilet. Idea being, everytime you used the loo, you popped a penny into the box. Boxes Issued 15th July and were collected and counted on return in Sept. A total of £40 has been raised for this cause.
Toilet Twinning funds the work of Tearfund partners globally to provide people in the poorest communities on the planet with a decent toilet, clean water and all the information they need to stay healthy. It’s the key to helping whole communities break free of the poverty trap.
Community Action Based Events
Community Action Based Events
Projects to Date: 41
Litter Pick
Litter Pick
No. 1: GB June-16
No. 2: BB June-16
No. 7: GB June-17
No. 8: BB June-17
No. 13: GB June-18
No. 14: BB June-18
No. 19: GB June-19
No. 20: BB June-19
No 26: BB 2020
No: 29: GB: 2022
No: 33: GB: 2023
No: 34: GB: 2024
No: 40: GB: 2025
No: 41: BB: 2025
Each Summer all the groups of the BB & GB do Litter Picks around the village, over 2 nights
2016: The GB collected rubbish around the Recreation Ground / Bedford Road, The BB went along Cause End Road to St Marys' Church and the War Memorial and then Tithe Barn Road.
There were many plastic bottles, tin cans, wrappers, plastic and even some dangerous bits of rubbish found. Many bin bags filled.
2017: The GB collected rubbish around the St. Marys Rd, Recreation Ground / Bedford Road, the BB went along Cause End Road to St Marys' Church and the War Memorial and then Tithe Barn Road, The Rec, Lorraine Road
8 Full bags of rubbish were filled , including many plastic bottles, tin cans, wrappers, plastic, shoes, rope, and even some dangerous (sharp & jagged) bits of rubbish found. Many bin bags filled.
2018: The GB collected rubbish around the St. Marys Rd, Recreation Ground / Bedford Road, the BB went along Popes Way, past the Cemetery and over the field to Keely Lane, then along to the Upper School (including clearing out the ditches), Tithe Barn Road and back to the Church
17 Full bags of rubbish were filled , including many plastic bottles, tin cans, wrappers, plastic, shoes, rope, and even some dangerous (sharp & jagged) bits of rubbish found. Many bin bags filled.
2019: The GB collected rubbish around Potters Cross and the new Fields Roads Development by the Harris Way Lower School. The BB went in 2 directions, one being the road to the Rec Ground and that site and the other along Popes Way, Lorraine Road, to the dog field behind. There were many items hiding in the ditches, including many bottles and a lawn mower cutter/blades. now safely removed. 9 Full bags of rubbish were filled.
All rubbish now removed and disposed of properly. Well done to both Brigades on a great tidy up of our Village.
2020: During the 2020 Lockdown, our BB Captain went out weekly to collect Rubbish from various routes around our Village. Over 25 bags were filled to bursting, including many bottles, cans & sharp objects.
2022 / 23 / 24: The GB collected rubbish around the St. Marys Rd, Recreation Ground / Bedford Road.
2025: GB Collected around the Rec. And BB Juniors did Cause End Road to St. Marys & Tithe Barn Road
Macmillan Cancer Care
Macmillan Cancer Care
No. 3: BB/GB Sep-16
No. 9: BB/GB Sep-17
No. 15: BB/GB Sep-18
No. 21: BB/GB Sep-19
No. 31 BB/GB Sep 22
No. 32 BB/GB Sep 23
No. 35 BB/GB Sep 24
No. 39 BB/GB Sep 25
2016: The Girls' Brigade company made, baked and decorated cakes that were then sold at the Churches Cake Sale. In total the whole church raised over £640 which is a simply fantastic total by everyone that got involved.
At Macmillan, we know how a cancer diagnosis can affect everything. So we’re here to support you and help you take back some control in your life. From help with money worries and advice about work, to someone who’ll listen if you just want to talk, we’re here. https://www.macmillan.org.uk/ https://coffee.macmillan.org.uk/
2017: Assisting our church again with this great cause, the Girls' Brigade company made, baked and decorated cakes that were then sold at the Churches Cake Sale, whilst the Boys Brigade run Archery Sessions. These allowed the Mums and Dads some peace in which to enjoy their cakes.
In total the whole church raised over £962.80 which is a simply fantastic total by everyone that got involved.
At Macmillan, we know how a cancer diagnosis can affect everything. So we’re here to support you and help you take back some control in your life. From help with money worries and advice about work, to someone who’ll listen if you just want to talk, we’re here. https://www.macmillan.org.uk/ https://coffee.macmillan.org.uk/
We continue to support this event annually by baking cakes for the sale.
The 2024 total was over £1100, The 2025 total was over £1300
Prebend Day Centre
Prebend Day Centre
No. 4: BB/GB Sep-16
No. 10: BB/GB Sep-17
No. 16: BB/GB Sep-18
No. 22: BB/GB Sep-19
No. 36: BB/GB Sep-22
No. 37: BB/GB Sep-24
At our Harvest Festival Church Service, every member is encouraged to bring a 'tin' in. The gifts will be taken afterwards to the Prebend Day Centre.
As a registered charity, Bedford Concern for the Homeless and Rootless (BeCHaR) has been running The Prebend Day Centre since 1993. We take a holistic approach to helping individuals take the next step towards reintegration into the local community. We achieve this through our drop-in centre and support team, which is available to vulnerable men and women (individuals in crisis) aged 16 and over.
http://www.prebendcentre.org.uk/
Prebend Day Centre & Bedford Food Bank
Prebend Day Centre & Bedford Food Bank
No. 27: GB Jun-21
Well done to our Girls' Brigade who collected this Wall of Cans recently. The cans have been donated to Bedford Food bank and SMART Prebend Street homeless shelter.
Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child
No. 5: BB/GB Nov-16
No. 11: BB/GB Nov-17
No. 17 BB/GB Nov-18
No. 23: BB/GB Nov-19
No. 30 BB/GB Nov-22
No. 38 BB/GB Nov-24
Every member is to be encouraged to bring an item for our shoe boxes. We aim to create 1 per age group, 2-4, 5-10, 11-14 for both Boys and Girls, so 6 boxes in total. These will then go to the Global OCC Effort.
A small shoebox can have a big impact. What goes into the box is fun, but what comes out of it is eternal. Be a part of changing children’s lives all over the world in Jesus’ name through the power of a simple gift with Operation Christmas Child.
https://www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/
2016: Update: Thank you to everyone who made a shoebox this year - 292 shoeboxes were collected from local churches and Wootton Lower School.
2017: 140 shoeboxes were collected from local churches and Wootton Lower School. These are now heading off to Liberia
2018: 300 shoeboxes were collected from local churches and Wootton Lower School. These are now heading off to Eastern Europe
Covid has affected participation during 2020 & 21, although members still dropped off shoeboxes at other locations. We hope to take part again fully in 2022
2022: 6 Shoeboxes. A Greatly scaled down effort this year, but 6 quality boxes - all destined for Ukraine.
Bedford Women's Refuge
Bedford Women's Refuge
No. 6: BB/GB Dec-16
No. 12: BB/GB Dec-17
No. 18: BB/GB Dec-18
No. 24: BB/GB Dec-19
Butterfly House provides safe, secure, emergency accommodation for ten women and their children, who are at risk of domestic abuse. Our staff provide advice, support and information services to develop the capacity to live independently
Toys and Gifts are donated at our Christmas Nativity Service to support this group
Love in a Box
Love in a Box
No. 25: BB/GB Dec-19
Our BB Anchors & Juniors created a Box, from the items listed.
This then supported the project run by All Nations Church. Their website states:
[2019] Over many years we have been privileged to provide local people in crisis with hampers. For 2019 we are building on the success of last year’s Christmas in a Box where we distributed over 850 boxes, reaching over 1,900 people in Bedford.
Queen's Platinum Green Canopy
Queen's Platinum Green Canopy
No. 28: BB/GB Jan-22
On Saturday 22nd Jan 2022, members of 1st Wootton joined our village to plant 70 trees as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Green Canopy. One of our Juniors, Dylan Castle also assisted HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis, to plant the first tree.
On her official twitter page she wrote:
What a wonderful sunny morning in Wootton on Saturday. It was a pleasure to join the whole village to plant 70 trees for the #PlatinumJubilee & @QGCanopy and as a legacy for future generations. It was such fun to experience the lively community spirit of the village in action
https://queensgreencanopy.org/
12 of the 70 trees were planted by 1W BB/GB :-)
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